#VU16838 Privilege escalation in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2019-0566
Published: January 8, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16838
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0566
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in Microsoft Edge Browser Broker COM object. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and use the Browser Broker COM object to gain elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.